[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (22Mar10)
*** School *** ...I felt ashamed when the Teacher said 'Most of the problems in Goa today are linked to Politicians'...My father is one! To enjoy the visual cartoon please visit: www.alexyztoons.com Site sponsored by www.goasudharop.org
[Goanet] ct: Re: Dev borem korum
Message: 1 Date: Sun, 21 Mar 2010 22:03:58 +0300 From: Edward Verdes eddiever...@hotmail.com To: goa...@goanet.org Subject: Re: [Goanet] Dev borem korum Maurice Bab, The Hymn is available on my blog under Konkani Devotional/Religious songs No. 8.. 'Bhajan' by chitra from the audio CD 'Krist Rai Raiancho Rai' by Ivor D'cunha. Also Lyrics of ' Pandu Lampianv' by H.Britton is under H.Britton songs.. check it out http://edskantaram.blogspot.com/ Dev Borem Korum Edward Verdes === Eddie Bab, Dev borem korum thukai. Tuzo Vhod upkaar. I find this song very amusing (but I do not have the full song, only part of it in a dance mix CD). It is Nostalgic and funny. The 'vollar' does not mind girls and young women making fun, chiding him with 'pandu lampiyaum' nick-name, because he says, he gets to feel the 'soft hands of the young damsels' while he squeezes their palms to allow the bangles in!! If we squeezed any girls hand, we might have ended with a hot slap or 'chappal pooja'. Lucky 'voLaar' Pandu!!!. I do not know about the current situation, but our Saraswat brother 'VoLar'(s) used to go from house to house in our villages, particularly Christian houses, sell glass bangles to the women of the entire household and as most women were used to hard work, their palms too were not as soft or delicate and the last resort was to apply soap, so that it will be easier to slip in the glass bangles (any breakage in the process was not charged). I think H. Britton was residing in Vakola, Santacruz, East, Bombay in the late 60s or early 70s. I remember to have heard his 'Bandra festak' LP then. Thanks again. Maurice
[Goanet] 26th March FRIDAY BALCAO to relook at Village, State and Central Budgets.
-- Welcome to the FRIDAY BALCAO the fortnightly discussion event since 1999 --- Dear Cybergaonkars on Goanet, We continue with FRIDAY BALCAO on 26th March from 4pm. to 6pm. at Goa Desc Resource Centre No.11, Liberty Apartments, Feira Alta, Mapusa. TOPIC: Putting people back into Public Finance - a relook at Village, State and Central Budgets SPEAKER: Rahul Goswami -Economist Journalist We invite you to express your viewpoint by attending the FRIDAY BALCAO If you cannot attend, then please send your views and action plan suggestions by email to goad...@gmail.com best wishes, Roland Martins --- Don't miss out on the discussion. Information is power, Share it equitably. Lets make things happen in Goa !! --- GOA DESC RESOURCE CENTRE 11 Liberty Apts., Feira Alta, Mapusa, Goa 403 507 mail to: goad...@gmail.com
[Goanet] Daily Grook #652
DAILY GROOK #652 === LEMON VIXEN === by Francis Rodrigues hookers by the hour when as teens start, can be slightly sour - thats a little tart! *GREAT ALL-OCCASION GIFT* http://www.KonkaniSongBook.com sheet-music,tab,lyrics,chords of great Konkani pop hits GOA: PEDRO FERNANDES: Tel.2226642 FURTADOS: Tel.2223278 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=119017685910 _ IM on the go with Messenger on your phone http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9712960
[Goanet] Goan Abroad! #8 - Polly'tickle Twitter
GOAN ABROAD! weekly humor [If you joined us late - Langoti Long John Silva is a globe-trotting Goencar, always accompanied by his foul-mouthed parrot Cocky] EPISODE #8: = Polly'tickletwitter! = Whoo...eeeoo! came the soul-stirring howl, gaining in intensity, I'm homesick, dude, I wanna go home, ooh..I wanna go home! It's that time of year. Summer. A bird's homing instincts whine. Cocky, I said, You need a passport! Goa has new regulations! I knooo! she cried, I've been emailing Goa Ministers for help! Nah! I said They need your biometrics and fingerprints here! No bio, not done matric! she smiled, my only prince is you! Quiet! I snapped, First, let's get you a license at City Hall! The municipal office on Duane Street in Astoria was bedlam. I got a ticket and soon faced a pasty, beady-eyed counter-clerk. Move it! she barked, Whaddya want, info, license, divorce?? No need to get snarky! I said. I need a license for Cockayne! Oh yeah! she spat, And surely one for heroin and ganja too? You don't understand, I tried, Cockayne is this bird's name! Yeah right! she snarled back, Seriously whaddya think I am? Cheep! chirped Cocky cutely, Cheep, cheep! The clerk glared. A wit, I see! she spat, Or maybe...a twit!, guffawing loudly. A bandana-clad supervisor came up. Real redneck if I saw one. What's going on honey? he growled, These folks a nuisance? Nah, they want a license for dat bird - say she's goin to Go..aah! Go...aah? She gonna die? Hah! Any case, we don't do birds, only domestic - dogs and cats, and agricultural! And a cow, you ain't! Incredi'bull! spat Cocky Sheesh..dogs and cats..purr'fect! Need a coffee-break from this crap! And she flew up to a straw-ledge. Coffee-break?? gasped Bandana, What kinda coffee up there?? Nest'cafe! screeched Cocky, and almost fell down laughing. The popat always knows. Can't make exceptions! spat Bandana, unless she's under-age! Yah, I'm a...mynah!! cried Cocky, I'll go on his passport, haha! Almost foaming at the mouth, Bandana pulled out a license-form. As he barked the questions, Cocky replied sweetly. Just hysterical. Name!! he snarled, Last name, first and middle! Popat, Cockayne Oliveira, she smiled softly, Cocky to you! Very!! he growled, Mother-tongue?? Languages spoken?? Pidgeon English!! she giggled, And CockneyGoan Kok'nni!! Occupation?? he fumed, as she warbled Polly-Woodle-Doodle. Polly'tics! she gurgled, Im going to visit Goan polly'ticians! Whaaat??? Are they related to you?? he almost exploded. Birds of prey! she burst Pray on Sundays, prey on weekdays! I meant real profession!! he snapped, Or d'ya just lay eggs?? Egg-sackly! she guffawed,Want an egg-sample, hardy haha?! I give up! he cried, What about hobbies? Any special pursuits? I'm very talon'ted! she said I go parrot-gliding, parrot-chuting! The office was in chaos. Clerks were rolling in the aisles, tears of merriment pouring from their eyes. Both security guards held on to each other, red-faced with laughter. All queues had dissolved. As Bandana moved uneasily away, Cocky followed him overhead. What's your problem? he said sarcastically, Having a baby?? No, she smiled most demurely, But its fun.stork'ing you! Aaargh! he snapped to me, I'll let you know in seven days! Ah, that's just a..week excuse! giggled Cocky hysterically. I can't just issue a license to any anonymous bird-brain, much less this excuse of a mockingbird! cried Bandana. One has to have antecedents, be known in society, friends, community, or on the net - even some form of social networking like Facebook! Course I'm in one! cried Cocky Mine's the world's top network! Yeah right! blasted Bandana, And what might that be?? Twitter! screamed Cocky in glee, to general pandemonium. The popat always knows. === The above column first appeared in the 17 March, 2010 edition of The Herald Daily, Goa, followed by other print and online publications. === http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ _ Check your Hotmail from your phone. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9712957
[Goanet] political instability in goa
we the goan electorate is to be blamed for the mess that we are in today,time and again we have repeated the same mistakes by electing same corrupt people as our representatives,look at the background and qualifications of the persons holding key portfolios,and you will reali se that these guys can not deliver they just don't have it in them,they have grouped and regrouped under different banners and fooled us. congress and Bjp by accomodating these people have betrayed us now time has come to throw out both these parties.
[Goanet] The Nowhere Children
The Nowhere Childrenhttp://www.tehelka.com/story_main40.asp?filename=Ne011108cover_story.asp *Human trafficking is the third largest illicit industry after arms and drugs. **Neha Dixit **went undercover to meet the traffickers and the young victims sold by their own families to pimps and placement agents. (from Tehelka)* * * ** *venantius j pinto*
[Goanet] Subject: Subject: Re: Dev borem korum
Message: 6 Date: Sun, 21 Mar 2010 03:49:46 -0700 Subject: [Goanet] Subject: Re: Dev borem korum VJP Replied: 'Haum dinvastan' (if this means I thank, one has to indicate who one thanks. vjp: True when used in speech. In the case of learning conjugation perhaps not so. Interesting to know that that Dev borerm korun, is used cheers in the South when imbibing drinks. * Mr. Pinto, Thanks for the detailed explanation. I do not know if you have read or come accross this, here is a sample of Old Konkani/Marathi stanza of 'Kristapurana' composed by English Missionary Fr. Thomas Stephens: Fr. Stephens started his acclaimed epic with the following couplets: - O namo Vishwabharita, Deva Bapa Sarvasamartha- Parmeshwara Satyavanta, swarga prithvicha rachanara II 1II. Tu riddhi siddhicha dataru, krupanidhi karunakaru- tu sarva sukhacha sagaru, aadi anta natude II 2II. Tu paramanandu sarvaswarupu, Vishwavyapaku dnyanadeepu, Tu sarvaguni nirlepu, nirmalu nirvikaru swamiya II 3II. Tu adrushtu, tu avyaktu,samadayalu sarvapraptu- Sarvadnyanu sarvanitivantu, ekuchi devo Tu II 4II. Tu saxata Parameshwaru, anadasiddhu aparanparu- Adi anadi avinashu amaru, tuze stavana triloki II 5II. Namo=namaskar Vishva=universe, bharita=filled?(combined=universal) (aadi anta natude = (past,present,future) sarva=all? samartha=able? (combined=all powerful?) Parameshwara=Almighty? (parama+ishwara, here Ishwara means supreme head, God) swarga pritvichea rachnara=Creater of heaven and earth (rachan=creation, rachnar=creator)) rest is beyond me!!! I have only these couplets. I think this epic is published lately in Marathi in Mumbai. MORE BELOW: Believe me, we (those of us who remember) still recite the same way (in Konknni)(picked from a Goa related website) Salve Regina Noman Rannie (Hail Holy Queen) Noman Rannie Kakutiche Maie, noman amchea jivita, amruta ani bhorvanxea; tuka ami ulo martanv, pordexi Evechim ballkam. Hea dukhachea konddant astaum, askar-suskar soddun ami tuka rudan kortanv. Tor tum amche shekaye(xarotinni) te tuje kakutiche dolle amche voir porti, ani hea jivita uprant, tuje kuxichem sodaivin foll jezuk amkam dakhoi; Eh mogali, eh dayali, eh dulobi Ankvar Morye Regards MD.
[Goanet] KKL: Agnelo 48 with wife 6 Children + 1 through incestuous relationship
KKL: Agnelo 48 with wife 6 Children + 1 through incestuous relationship Kes-Keso Lok or Kaise-Kaise Log (KKL) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextras/4453817532/sizes/l/ Quepem, Cantemol joego...@yahoo.co.uk for Goa NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa In Goa, Dial 1 0 8 For Hospital, Police, Fire etc The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. http://in.yahoo.com/
[Goanet] FW: Nobel prize win 'humbles' Obama.
During the last quarter of 2009 I posted my views on the Noble Peace Award for President Obama and what encouragement does to bring out the best in people. Well, we have all heard today the great achievement i.e. America's Health Bill which was brought about by President Barrack Obama! Great news to the 32 odd million people in America who were without Health Insurance and kudos to President Obama and his administration. Oscar C. Lobo Melbourne. --- On Mon, 12/10/09, Oscar Lobo oscarlo...@optusnet.com.au wrote: From: Oscar Lobo oscarlo...@optusnet.com.au Subject: Re: [Goanet] Nobel prize win 'humbles' Obama. To: Goanet goa...@goanet.org Date: Monday, 12 October, 2009, 7:09 AM Noble Peace Award for President Obama. People are divided on the decision taken by the Norwegian Noble Prize Committee (NNPC) to award President Obama with a Noble Prize. While it may seem to be premature for some people many of us may have overlooked the fact that he is the first Black American President in the history of America. This in itself is an achievement as he has risen up from the down trodden community and he has commenced some good initiatives for the people of America. Instead of putting spanner in his good works it is better to put an Award to make him do some greater work being at the helm of his career. Encouragement brings out the best in people. Criticism brings out the worst. How many of us fall in each category! We Goans need to learn from all this. How many of our genuine Goans have contributed and continuing a great job in keeping our Goan culture and identity alive? We know a few Goans in Goa, Middle East, Canada, Spain etc; and what encouragement have we given to our Goans other than cheap shooting of e-mails and washing dirty linen in public? Do we know that Goanet is also read by non-Goans in India and elsewhere as there is no restriction to be a member of Goanet. Recently a south Indian said to me - Do you know Mr. Lobo why Goans are not progressing? I was curious and asked him why to which he replied Because your community is suffering from Tall Poppy syndrome (Aum shanoh in Konkani) and Jealousy (Nosai). Let us therefore wake up to these observations by non-Goans and if necessary apologise to our fellow Goenkars if you believe we have hurt people because of ego or perhaps miss judgement. The most important commandment from Jesus was Love one another as I have loved you This is precisely what is missing in us Goans and quicker we start loving our community the quicker we will stand to gain. Zeal without knowledge is like fire without light. Oscar C. Lobo Melbourne.
[Goanet] Colva gram sabha presses for modern health centre
Colva gram sabha presses for modern health centre Published on: March 22, 2010 More in: News MARGAO: The Colva gram sabha on Sunday announced the setting up of a five-member committee to convince the Chief Minister, Mr Digambar Kamat and the Tourism Minister, Mr Francisco Pacheco to expedite the process of granting a suitable land of at least 600 square meters on the beachside for setting up a ‘modern health centre’ for the village of Colva. The sarpanch, Ms Angela Borges who chaired today’s meeting disclosed the names of those in the committee as Mr Alexandre Fernandes, Mr Jose Fernandes, Mr Jovek Cardozo, Mr Rayon Vaz and Mr Menino Fernandes. Mr Alexander Fernandes, residing on the outskirts of Colva, had set the ball rolling by meeting the NRI commissioner, Mr Eduardo Faleiro, who is also keen to set up such a health centre in Colva with some NRIs willing to fund the same. Another local, Dr Robin D’Costa had also pledged support to such a project. It was also announced that the committee should not waste any more time in getting the government coaxed in granting the land following the fact that the political situation is quite volatile in the state. As a matter of fact, this was very much stressed at the gram sabha even though a lady gram sabha member harped on the point that 600 square meters of land would be a pittance for such a project adding further that the panchayat should think 50 years ahead for such grant projects keeping in mind the parking and other facilities. The gram sabha also deliberated on the allotment of land for the panchayat ghar wherein the sarpanch announced that the file of this project is moving quite speedily and that the panchayat ghar would be a reality. The gram sabha was of the view that the panchayat has done well in taking follow up action regarding the resolutions and proposals adopted at the last gram sabha. Villagers also felt that though four speed breakers have been put up on the main road leading to Margao, there is a need to put speed breakers on the interior roads since it was held that youngsters have a habit of driving or riding too fast nowadays, leading to accidents. The question of maintaining sluice gates near the two main lakes of the village was also discussed at length wherein it was mentioned that the panchayat has not taken enough steps to maintain the sluice gates which result in destroying the paddy fields. The gram sabha also debated on the question of release of dirty water by a star hotel in the paddy fields and occasionally the sewerage stink too is felt at this particular spot. Villagers felt that the panchayat should conduct an inspection to monitor the nuisance and punish the hotel by taking legal action,if found guilty of causing nuisance to the villagers by such acts of omission and commission. There was also a debate on the naming of a interior road wherein a gram sabha member objected to such a proposal and accordingly the gram sabha decided to hold back in naming this interior road. So also some objections were raised regarding a house and a building that is coming up in the jurisdiction of the panchayat on the question of procedures. The gram sabha also debated on the question of a water reservoir and a power sub-station for the village. http://www.navhindtimes.in/news/colva-gram-sabha-presses-modern-health-centre
Re: [Goanet] Tourist Visa for India
Anesimo Many thanks for the information. What if the old Indian passport is lost? What are the possibilities of obtaining an OCI card. Your help is much appreciated. John --- On Fri, 3/19/10, anesim...@aim.com wrote: Govt. of India has introduced New regulation for Tourists who are visiting India. That means, all those who HOLD FOREIGN Passports, whether they are of Indian origin or not. 1. Any tourist who has visited India On a tourist Visa, Cannot VISIT INDIA BEFORE TWO MONTHS SINCE HE/SHE LEFT INDIA LAST, EVEN IF THEY HAVE A SIX MONTHS MULTIPLE VISA. ALL TOURIST VISA ARE GIVEN FOR SIX MONTHS ONLY NOW.
Re: [Goanet] FW: Nobel prize win 'humbles' Obama.
Oscar, While you and , perhaps many like you in their charitable way of thinking, will laud this first step to bringing medical assurance to the poorer and caught -in -the present economic times folk...a lot of the fat-cat medical insurance companies who have spent perhaps thousands of dollars on their lobbyists to stymie Mr. Obama`s efforts, will find a way to get around the eventual growing of this scheme of things in the future. The spirit of free enterprise and growth of corporate control of vital systems from defence to energy makes richer USA folk nervous of any project that has odour of a socialistic approach that may lead to the rich having to indirectly support the poor... and there is still a lot of that in America. I could be horribly wrong in my thinking and I hope some other netters will offer their opinions on the subject. - Original Message - From: Oscar Lobo oscarlo...@optusnet.com.au To: goa...@goanet.org Cc: bo...@goanet.org Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 2:07 AM Subject: [Goanet] FW: Nobel prize win 'humbles' Obama. During the last quarter of 2009 I posted my views on the Noble Peace Award for President Obama and what encouragement does to bring out the best in people. Well, we have all heard today the great achievement i.e. America's Health Bill which was brought about by President Barrack Obama! Great news to the 32 odd million people in America who were without Health Insurance and kudos to President Obama and his administration. Oscar C. Lobo Melbourne. --- On Mon, 12/10/09, Oscar Lobo oscarlo...@optusnet.com.au wrote: From: Oscar Lobo oscarlo...@optusnet.com.au Subject: Re: [Goanet] Nobel prize win 'humbles' Obama. To: Goanet goa...@goanet.org Date: Monday, 12 October, 2009, 7:09 AM Noble Peace Award for President Obama. People are divided on the decision taken by the Norwegian Noble Prize Committee (NNPC) to award President Obama with a Noble Prize. While it may seem to be premature for some people many of us may have overlooked the fact that he is the first Black American President in the history of America. This in itself is an achievement as he has risen up from the down trodden community and he has commenced some good initiatives for the people of America. Instead of putting spanner in his good works it is better to put an Award to make him do some greater work being at the helm of his career. Encouragement brings out the best in people. Criticism brings out the worst. How many of us fall in each category! We Goans need to learn from all this. How many of our genuine Goans have contributed and continuing a great job in keeping our Goan culture and identity alive? We know a few Goans in Goa, Middle East, Canada, Spain etc; and what encouragement have we given to our Goans other than cheap shooting of e-mails and washing dirty linen in public? Do we know that Goanet is also read by non-Goans in India and elsewhere as there is no restriction to be a member of Goanet. Recently a south Indian said to me - Do you know Mr. Lobo why Goans are not progressing? I was curious and asked him why to which he replied Because your community is suffering from Tall Poppy syndrome (Aum shanoh in Konkani) and Jealousy (Nosai). Let us therefore wake up to these observations by non-Goans and if necessary apologise to our fellow Goenkars if you believe we have hurt people because of ego or perhaps miss judgement. The most important commandment from Jesus was Love one another as I have loved you This is precisely what is missing in us Goans and quicker we start loving our community the quicker we will stand to gain. Zeal without knowledge is like fire without light. Oscar C. Lobo Melbourne.
Re: [Goanet] Tourist Visa for India
Hi I have been given to understand from reliable sources that even those that currently have FIVE YEAR multiple visas CANNOT return to India within two months of their last exit. They need the special dispensation from the Embassy/Consulate Regards Raul -Original Message- From: goanet-boun...@lists.goanet.org [mailto:goanet-boun...@lists.goanet.org] On Behalf Of JOHN PIRES Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 4:09 PM To: goa...@goanet.org Subject: Re: [Goanet] Tourist Visa for India Anesimo Many thanks for the information. What if the old Indian passport is lost? What are the possibilities of obtaining an OCI card. Your help is much appreciated. John --- On Fri, 3/19/10, anesim...@aim.com wrote: Govt. of India has introduced New regulation for Tourists who are visiting India. That means, all those who HOLD FOREIGN Passports, whether they are of Indian origin or not. 1. Any tourist who has visited India On a tourist Visa, Cannot VISIT INDIA BEFORE TWO MONTHS SINCE HE/SHE LEFT INDIA LAST, EVEN IF THEY HAVE A SIX MONTHS MULTIPLE VISA. ALL TOURIST VISA ARE GIVEN FOR SIX MONTHS ONLY NOW.
Re: [Goanet] FW: Nobel prize win 'humbles' Obama.
Dear Oscar, Thank you for saying what you have said. And Yes, encouragement does wonders but severe non-constructive criticism dries out the enthusiasm and often works on rebound. I have said many a times that Goans need to get behind just one agenda and push it through. The Agenda that is needed to be pushed in Goa is the 'political sanity' agenda. All else must go to sleep comparatably to this agenda since 'political madness' as it exists in Goa today is like a huge deadweight tied to one's feet and thrown into the sea. If Goans will see better reason to get behind the PPS movement which is underway, Goa's political scenario is bound to change for the better and usher in kudoses to Goans rather than the shame that is howering over their heads. And to ignore this cover of shame that will engulf Goa's posterity, will be criminal negligence on the part of the peers. I must congratulate you for bringing Barrack Obama in the line of vision of Goans. And I will never forget Obama's words as spoken at his Victory Speech Quote $5 and $10 from the multitude of Americans given in good faith towards my election is the result you see today Unquote [not in exact words]. To that effect, my party has the slogan which runs like this: Small money from a lot of people makes better sense that a lot of money from one person Citizens' Initiative - 'People for Political Sanity - People's Power System' must take over as a Maha Pressure Group if Goa will see a sea change in the 2012 elections, which elections are very very very precarious for the health of Goa and Goans. Cheers floriano PPS to PPS 9890470896 www.goasu-raj.org - Original Message - From: Oscar Lobo oscarlo...@optusnet.com.au To: goa...@goanet.org Cc: bo...@goanet.org Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 11:37 AM Subject: [Goanet] FW: Nobel prize win 'humbles' Obama. During the last quarter of 2009 I posted my views on the Noble Peace Award for President Obama and what encouragement does to bring out the best in people. Well, we have all heard today the great achievement i.e. America's Health Bill which was brought about by President Barrack Obama! Great news to the 32 odd million people in America who were without Health Insurance and kudos to President Obama and his administration. Oscar C. Lobo Melbourne. --- On Mon, 12/10/09, Oscar Lobo oscarlo...@optusnet.com.au wrote: From: Oscar Lobo oscarlo...@optusnet.com.au Subject: Re: [Goanet] Nobel prize win 'humbles' Obama. To: Goanet goa...@goanet.org Date: Monday, 12 October, 2009, 7:09 AM Noble Peace Award for President Obama. People are divided on the decision taken by the Norwegian Noble Prize Committee (NNPC) to award President Obama with a Noble Prize.
[Goanet] political instablity in Goa
Ravi writes: we the goan electorate is to be blamed for the mess that we are in today,time and again we have repeated the same mistakes by electing same corrupt people as our representatives,look at the background and qualifications of the persons holding key portfolios,and you will reali se that these guys can not deliver they just don't have it in them,they have grouped and regrouped under different banners and fooled us. congress and Bjp by accomodating these people have betrayed us now time has come to throw out both these parties. It is not just Congress, and BJP, but also NCP, MGP, UGDP and independents. On the other hand, ask the voters of Taleigaon, Sattari etc, and they may not agree with you. regards, Samir
Re: [Goanet] Catholics in Army, Police. Judiciary....
Rajesh Dessai wrote: Who is this Daniel Gonzalez? Ragesh, My bet is that Daniel Gonzalez' is a fictitious email ID. I did a search on the web and there is no info on someone with that name who has written on any Goan matters. Fictitious names are created for only one reason. That surname does not seem to be a Goan one. The Goan surname which is close to his is GONCALVES or GONSALVES. Is he a Goan or an East Indian (Norter) from Mumbai/Bombay? He is calling Hindus 'communal' when his entire post shows him to be very communal minded indeed. Yep, this is what people with false id's specialize in. Mervyn1106Lobo __ Get a sneak peak at messages with a handy reading pane with All new Yahoo! Mail: http://ca.promos.yahoo.com/newmail/overview2/
Re: [Goanet] FW: Nobel prize win 'humbles' Obama.
One small note - everyone with their feet in the USA has free access to health CARE, which is different from health INSURANCE. If you don't believe this I'll send you the name/email of my nephew in Texas who, on his FIRST day in the USA collapsed in church (exhaustion from the trip from Goa) - you can ask him what medical response was provided FOR FREE; he never even received a bill. This is Obama's gift to the health insurance industry and has nothing to do with providing health care here in America. Check the stats - on the day the Senate signed this bill health insurance stocks skyrocketed to their highest levels EVER. Politicians will get rich(er) as a result of this boondoggle which, hopefully, will be repealed, and health care for the average American will change only for the worse. Viviana From: Oscar Lobo oscarlo...@optusnet.com.au To: goa...@goanet.org Cc: bo...@goanet.org Sent: Sun, March 21, 2010 11:07:20 PM Subject: [Goanet] FW: Nobel prize win 'humbles' Obama. During the last quarter of 2009 I posted my views on the Noble Peace Award for President Obama and what encouragement does to bring out the best in people. Well, we have all heard today the great achievement i.e. America's Health Bill which was brought about by President Barrack Obama! Great news to the 32 odd million people in America who were without Health Insurance and kudos to President Obama and his administration. Oscar C. Lobo Melbourne. --- On Mon, 12/10/09, Oscar Lobo oscarlo...@optusnet.com.au wrote: From: Oscar Lobo oscarlo...@optusnet.com.au Subject: Re: [Goanet] Nobel prize win 'humbles' Obama. To: Goanet goa...@goanet.org Date: Monday, 12 October, 2009, 7:09 AM Noble Peace Award for President Obama. People are divided on the decision taken by the Norwegian Noble Prize Committee (NNPC) to award President Obama with a Noble Prize. While it may seem to be premature for some people many of us may have overlooked the fact that he is the first Black American President in the history of America. This in itself is an achievement as he has risen up from the down trodden community and he has commenced some good initiatives for the people of America. Instead of putting spanner in his good works it is better to put an Award to make him do some greater work being at the helm of his career. Encouragement brings out the best in people. Criticism brings out the worst. How many of us fall in each category! We Goans need to learn from all this. How many of our genuine Goans have contributed and continuing a great job in keeping our Goan culture and identity alive? We know a few Goans in Goa, Middle East, Canada, Spain etc; and what encouragement have we given to our Goans other than cheap shooting of e-mails and washing dirty linen in public? Do we know that Goanet is also read by non-Goans in India and elsewhere as there is no restriction to be a member of Goanet. Recently a south Indian said to me - Do you know Mr. Lobo why Goans are not progressing? I was curious and asked him why to which he replied Because your community is suffering from Tall Poppy syndrome (Aum shanoh in Konkani) and Jealousy (Nosai). Let us therefore wake up to these observations by non-Goans and if necessary apologise to our fellow Goenkars if you believe we have hurt people because of ego or perhaps miss judgement. The most important commandment from Jesus was Love one another as I have loved you This is precisely what is missing in us Goans and quicker we start loving our community the quicker we will stand to gain. Zeal without knowledge is like fire without light. Oscar C. Lobo Melbourne.
[Goanet] FW: Tourist Visa for India
Hi Goanet, Anesimo has written that any tourist who has visited India on a tourist visa cannot visit India before 2 months. A person holding OCI or PIO does not have visit visa . He can stay in India as long as he can. What about him ? He also cannot enter before 2 months. Can anybody clarify ? Cesar - Original Message - From: JOHN PIRES jc...@rogers.com To: goa...@goanet.org Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 4:08 PM Subject: Re: [Goanet] Tourist Visa for India Anesimo Many thanks for the information. What if the old Indian passport is lost? What are the possibilities of obtaining an OCI card. Your help is much appreciated. John --- On Fri, 3/19/10, anesim...@aim.com wrote: Govt. of India has introduced New regulation for Tourists who are visiting India. That means, all those who HOLD FOREIGN Passports, whether they are of Indian origin or not. 1. Any tourist who has visited India On a tourist Visa, Cannot VISIT INDIA BEFORE TWO MONTHS SINCE HE/SHE LEFT INDIA LAST, EVEN IF THEY HAVE A SIX MONTHS MULTIPLE VISA. ALL TOURIST VISA ARE GIVEN FOR SIX MONTHS ONLY NOW. _ Green cities and the melting world http://green.in.msn.com/
Re: [Goanet] Dev borem korum
Dhin'vastam, Dhanyavad to Dhonyavd.* From my earlier post: dhin'vastam/ dinvas(tam), grateful, appreciative, thankful; Dinvas(i) is the one (upkari) who is thanking/ conveying gratitude, as in Hanv tuzo upkari; tuje upkar mantam. Also: dhi/dhinv, to delight. nourish, satiate. dhin' vastam; dhin, perception. +++ *Dhonyavad from Dhanyavad, dhanyavAda m. praise, thanksgiving, give applause. vad, vAd, vAD, to utter. Dhan means wealth, money, riches, fortune. It appears as a prefix as in, Dhangar (shepherd, Shepherd), Dhandevata (Mammon), dhanko (wealthy, girest Konk), dhandhanya (dhanya = grains, seeds, corn, etc), and Dhanapati (pati / poti = Lord, master, husband, as also leader). Wealth in those days was livestock as well as grains. dhan appears as a prefix in other . Dhonyavad has to have its origin in the dhan/daulat of Dhanapati, the Lord of wealth aka Kubera (God of the Fields). In the Christian sense perhaps the materialistic wealth/ materialistic success, aspect was blunted. I surmise Dhanya was given a connotation (to mean all things coming from a specific bounty/things bountiful/the horn of plenty --- graces, blessings, success, and including to cover all bases, the fount of all our materialistic aspirations) and added vad(a)/ 1. a path, a choice (to move in grace), a way (seeking help), 2. wisdom (ved(a)vada); theory. It is a word that reaffirms one being. Unlike thank you, it configures your relationship in the spiritual sense. To conclude, Dhan(a)pati: pati/poti is ones lord, master, a leader, a husband--not only in the earthly married sense, but one who husbands resources as in a higher power. Dhonya+vad. + In the past we heard women say something on the lines of, Mozo poti ani mozo soglo to. (My Lord and my all). This even when said in English was not meant lightly, and I know one woman who was so exuberant when she said to me pre-marriage what her to-be husband would mean to her. pati (husband), apatitA (to be without husband, be in a state without a husband). venantius j pinto
Re: [Goanet] Dev borem korum
Hi MD, You mentioned: I have only these couplets. I think this epic is published lately in Marathi in Mumbai. ++ It recently came out. That book, Kristhapurana is put out by Nelson Falcao, SDB; a Salesian. I have my copies in India. One of which I intend to use for a visual books project I have in mind. Directly painting on the text, punching out areas, etc. Anyway. Its about Rs, 1000 I believe. You may contact Nelson at nelson falcao nelfal...@hotmail.com, or try Tej Prasarini. In fact I feel you guys could put together a function and invite Fr. Falcao to talk along with other Konknnis--Goans, Maharshtrians et all. I say this in the interest of language. venantius j pinto
[Goanet] Manoharbhai
Manohar Bhai. Please announce that u r going to context and win election against VISWAJEET RANE.. next Government is ours. Shrikant Vinayak Barve 2451143/9403175973 The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. http://in.yahoo.com/
[Goanet] Amazing and interesting eucharistic miracle in Buenos Aries - for benefit of goanet readers
This is interesting and amazing. Below is the link to a video of a scientist describing the mircale. It is in Spanish but has sub titles and is just 9 minutes long. Worth watching. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbg_dhI4XCs Camilo Fernandes _ The world in moving pictures http://news.in.msn.com/gallery/archive.aspx
Re: [Goanet] REF: OLD KONKANI RECORS
Thanks Mariano for the list of the RPM records... The list looks interesting, though most of the songs are already available on CD. Konkani is our maim bhass and konkani belongs to Goans.. you did the right thing by offering the records to DKA. Hope they will be able to digitalise them n offfer them to the public..ofcourse with due copyrights formalities. Edward Verdes - Original Message - From: Mariano Pereira Dear friends, From the beginning I made it clear that I wanted to offer the old Konkani Records however with no commercial interest in it. I don't even know if they are worth anything. But I was sure when Fred sent out the request it was for a good propose. Since so much interest has shown I thought it is a good idea to offer the Records to Delgado Konkani Academy (Jose Salvador Fernandes) if you think it is the right thing to do. My friend Sigrid Pfeffer has all the understanding for it.
Re: [Goanet] REF: OLD KONKANI RECORS
Hi Eddie, I suspect that with MP3, there will be a quality loss, which would make the copies good enough for amateur listening, but not up to the quality they were originally produced in. That would be sad. And I think the appeal of Konkani music can go far beyond the belongs to Goans logic. Is there gold in our backyard whose true worth we are yet to wake up to? Can the Konkani music of yesterday become the equivalent of Cuban or Balkan music of tomorrow? I do not believe the Taj Mahal belongs to the people of Uttar Pradesh alone, or the pyramids just to Egyptians. FN On 23 March 2010 00:36, Edward Verdes eddiever...@hotmail.com wrote: Thanks Mariano for the list of the RPM records... The list looks interesting, though most of the songs are already available on CD. Konkani is our maim bhass and konkani belongs to Goans.. you did the right thing by offering the records to DKA. Hope they will be able to digitalise them n offfer them to the public..ofcourse with due copyrights formalities. -- Frederick Noronha P: +91-832-2409490 M: +91-9822122436
Re: [Goanet] FW: Nobel prize win 'humbles' Obama.
Dears, I was holding off comment on this bill until I got to read it. It is a pretty big document (I understand), and I would prefer not to comment on what was eventually agreed upon and passed until I read it. However, after having read Viviana's comment, I thought I'd ask her, what she really meant by 'ACCESS'. It is a specific term and has specific connotations. Allow me first to wish a Very Happy Birthday to all those on the West Coast who are celebrating their birthday today..esp Viviana (:-) The example which Viviana has given, refers to Emergency care - which we all know (I believe) is taken care of. Even the word, emergency care and what is provided .may mean stabilization. BTW: Whenever one looks at health care, One looks in one particular indicator i.e. Infant Mortality Rate. It gives a fair idea of the state of health care in a country. Attached infra are the IMR for a few select countries. It speaks for itself Australia 4.75 Portugal4.78 United Kingdom 4.85 Canada5.04 Cuba5.82 United States 6..22 India 50.78 https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/rankorder/2091rank.html = - Hide quoted text - On 22 March 2010 11:24, viviana viviana_coe...@yahoo.com wrote: One small note - everyone with their feet in the USA has free access to health CARE, which is different from health INSURANCE. If you don't believe this I'll send you the name/email of my nephew in Texas who, on his FIRST day in the USA collapsed in church (exhaustion from the trip from Goa) - you can ask him what medical response was provided FOR FREE; he never even received a bill. This is Obama's gift to the health insurance industry and has nothing to do with providing health care here in America. Check the stats - on the day the Senate signed this bill health insurance stocks skyrocketed to their highest levels EVER. Politicians will get rich(er) as a result of this boondoggle which, hopefully, will be repealed, and health care for the average American will change only for the worse.
Re: [Goanet] Manoharbhai
On 22 March 2010 18:02, SHRIKANT BARVE shri8...@yahoo.com wrote: Manohar Bhai. Please announce that u r going to context and win election against VISWAJEET RANE.. next Government is ours. Shrikant Vinayak Barve 2451143/9403175973 RESPONSE: Hope so but first it should be contest instead of context - One Litre of Black Label whisky to you if he does indeed abandon his seat to contest against any Rane! You may collect on my next visit to Goa. -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
[Goanet] Goa news for March 23, 2010
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Scarlett Keeling murder trial in Goa delayed again - The Guardian e GuardianScarlett Keeling, 15, was on holiday in Goa with her mother and siblings when her body was found on a beach in February 2008. Photograph: Handout/Reuters ... http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/mar/19/scarlett-keeling-murder-trial-goausg=AFQjCNHAX0xUeDeXqiSSj5_oUUbIGABd8w *** Goa NCP-Congress bury differences after midnight meeting - Sify ed Goa government to ransom for several weeks, alliance partner Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has decided to bury the hatchet ... http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://sify.com/news/goa-ncp-congress-bury-differences-after-midnight-meeting-news-national-kdwk4ccgjjb.htmlusg=AFQjCNGQZEV9UTnsasXEBgoOLFhPit-e1Q *** Sensex pares losses; Jubilant Food, Sesa Goa, S Kumars most active - Myiris.com arkets/sensex-weak-arss-infra-jubilant-food-ril-most-active_448021.htmlusg=AFQjCNHee9X0kEMT9x-HsO3L4kA5IyFxsgSensex weak ARSS Infra Jubilant Food RIL most active http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.myiris.com/newsCentre/storyShow.php?fileR=20100322093357198secID=fromnewsroomsecTitle=From%20the%20News%20Roomdir=2010/03/22usg=AFQjCNHc7etR06s1OQNyGyiwwRTUxSe0Tg *** Uninor to start operations in Maharashtra, Goa circle - Financial Express pens-zonal-office-in-city/594344usg=AFQjCNG7U2JVXZD-BnxUow78negeuIpfygUninor opens zonal office in city http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.financialexpress.com/news/Uninor-to-start-operations-in-Maharashtra--Goa-circle/594181/usg=AFQjCNFHfhOOdkyDTuogK_LSURWoA-rNjA *** Goa will achieve over 10% GSDP: Guv - Times of India uts-air-raid-warning-system-in-place-news-national-kdwquccchjg.htmlusg=AFQjCNEodwCGIaUKXe7Q8MX1vyld7k8iNwGoa puts air raid warning system in place http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-will-achieve-over-10-GSDP-Guv/articleshow/5713324.cmsusg=AFQjCNE4hkdYQZBWPVFLMomSseRp4vppTg *** Goa assembly condoles death of pilot - Sify 7 pilot of Goan origin, with the opposition calling the increasing death of MIG pilots 'as ... http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://sify.com/news/goa-assembly-condoles-death-of-pilot-news-national-kdwrkeifcfe.htmlusg=AFQjCNFpytEl1oribhsYSaeEOJ3Quaevsg *** Goa Civic and Consumer Action Network to highlight World Water Day theme - Daily News Analysis ater-Day-to-be-celebrated/articleshow/5709583.cmsusg=AFQjCNGEU3ii4RQuw6wHtMdKOUw3zKE30QWorld Water Day to be celebrated http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_goa-civic-and-consumer-action-network-to-highlight-world-water-day-theme_1361960usg=AFQjCNF9myFtbvCxsfOq2HBiR7j5qNcypQ *** Non-bailable warrant against constable in Goa drug nexus case - Times of India ailable warrant has been issued against a constable for his alleged involvement in the drug peddler-police nexus case in Panaji, ... http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Non-bailable-warrant-against-constable-in-Goa-drug-nexus-case/articleshow/5711389.cmsusg=AFQjCNGb7nRxiUHfQQYLQbLJil1FbCW-oQ *** Thamizh Padam Vs Goa - IndiaGlitz LFM http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/55502.htmlusg=AFQjCNFyqlA6A2xCYYBBRMcYxW8OlWLzbA *** Oberoi Cons may buy The Beach in Goa - Daily News Analysis tar spa resort Taj Exotica Goa may witness some serious competition in the vicinity. ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report_oberoi-cons-may-buy-the-beach-in-goa_1362248usg=AFQjCNFICKxhUl1RYEGbJdJjv6AhBvqD5g Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet] Vital Signs - Lead in Imported Indian Spices and Powders May Harm Children - NYTimes.com
New Revelation of yet another health hazard?? From NYTimes C http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/23/health/research/23haza.html?ref=health
Re: [Goanet] Amazing and interesting eucharistic miracle in Buenos Aries - for benefit of goanet readers
Here are two critical-minded investigative articles debunking such miracles: http://www.csicop.org/si/show/eucharistic_miracles/ http://skepticreport.com/sr/?p=358 I was also forwarded the following report about unmasking of a fraud being perpetrated by a Hindu godman on TV: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/asia/article7067989.ece Cheers, Santosh --- On Mon, 3/22/10, Camillo Fernandes camillofernan...@hotmail.com wrote: This is interesting and amazing. Below is the link to a video of a scientist describing the mircale. It is in Spanish but has sub titles and is just 9 minutes long. Worth watching. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbg_dhI4XCs Camilo Fernandes
[Goanet] Talking Photo: Pl re-visit this pic
and read the comments http://www.flickr.com/photos/dirtypanjim4/4451576196/ joego...@yahoo.co.uk for Goa NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa In Goa, Dial 1 0 8 For Hospital, Police, Fire etc Your Mail works best with the New Yahoo Optimized IE8. Get it NOW! http://downloads.yahoo.com/in/internetexplorer/
[Goanet] Tiatr Academy Goa: Condolence Meet
Condolence Meet Tiatr Academy Goa mourns the sad demise of tiatr artiste Seby D’Souza who expired recently. Mr. D’Souza was a script writer, director, actor, lyricist and singer also who won the hearts of tiatr lovers in Goa and abroad for his excellent performance. He also acted in Konkani films namely “Nirmonn” and “Kortubancho Sonvsar”. Tiatr Academy Goa has organized a condolence meeting on Friday, 26th March 2010 at 5:00 pm sharp at the Conference Hall of Tiatr Academy, S-4, Block – A, 2nd Floor, Campal Trade Centre, Opp. Kala Academy, Campal, Panaji Goa. TAG appeals all tiatr artistes and tiatr lovers to attend the condolence meet in order to pay our respects to the departed soul. Photo: http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/06b3GOh5eoxIkYwe-zGn8Q?feat=directlink Tomazinho Cardozo President - TAG
Re: [Goanet] Loot of artefacts
On the one hand Nehru's “ajeeb”, was intended to mean marvellous, fascinating, wonderful, strange (in a good way), on the other---weird, queer or odd. Perhaps we should channel the Pandit. W. Offer him Goan shrikhand and dodol, and keep some kopachem by the door. I will write some dharanis in Siddham script. (There I have gone back to my silly ways. Must visit Silly Anonymous before I have a relapse). venantus j pinto
Re: [Goanet] FW: Nobel prize win 'humbles' Obama.
A few minutes ago I had decided that I would really not get into a non Goan issue anymore, and after this post will adhere with my decision. Now, what Ms Coelho says below is correct, and there is more to this which is not worth getting into. Many things happened right from the first week of the presidency. The Pres Obama is a player---a big one. The Nobel prize did not enlighten Obama at all. I doubt whether the NP is a koan to bring about satori. Not one bit. In addition, if this bill had not passed his Presidency was finished. His Presidency would not have recovered. It practically appears to be shredded and more so on account a few things currently in play. I personally do not feel he believed in bipartisanship and that it would work. All this crap about socialism etc., is also nonsense. This does not mean it will not be viewed as socialism; just that work are thrown to elicit responses. The language used in America is very, very complex. Much better to observe from afar, and not get too excited. Much better to read something on Goa and post that. Perhaps he and his advisers simply could not envisage what he was against. Basically, people will get helped on account of the Bill, and many will get screwed, But the players across both parties have done well, and have served the insurance companies admirably so. We like to believe in goodness and should but with eyes wide open. If we did not, things would get really weird. So keep those senses open, and even if someone seems to be doing good by you, do not necessarily accept it at face value unless you are very strong underneath. venantius j pinto Message: 11 Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 08:24:32 -0700 (PDT) From: viviana viviana_coe...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [Goanet] FW: Nobel prize win 'humbles' Obama. (DEL) This is Obama's gift to the health insurance industry and has nothing to do with providing health care here in America. Check the stats - on the day the Senate signed this bill health insurance stocks skyrocketed to their highest levels EVER. Politicians will get rich(er) as a result of this boondoggle which, hopefully, will be repealed, and health care for the average American will change only for the worse. Viviana
Re: [Goanet] Tourist Visa for India
Five year multiple visa is allowed to enter within 2 months, I left Goa in Jan.2010 and returned first week of Feb. 2010. Rgds. Agilio -Original Message- From: Gulf International Promotions Hi I have been given to understand from reliable sources that even those that currently have FIVE YEAR multiple visas CANNOT return to India within two months of their last exit. They need the special dispensation from the Embassy/Consulate Regards Raul
[Goanet] Invitation for visual appreciation course
Monsoon Grey Centre for Design in collaboration with Art Chamber presents 'Picture This' a visual appreciation course The first session is free to participants, an OPEN session (to any person above 16 years of age), where you are invited to come bring in friends and family. Date : Saturday 27th of March, 2010 Time : 6:30 pm Venue: Art Chamber, Castelo Vermelho, 115/a Gauravaddo, Calangute,Goa Faciliator: Apurva Kulkarni For more information please contact Gayathri Konkar at 9423316395 or email us at monsoong...@gmail.com Or contact Gallery Art Chamber - artcham...@gmail.com mob (98233217435) Monsoon Grey Centre for Design is a collaborative supported by Xavier Centre of Historical Research, Porvorim, Goa. Visit www.monsoongrey.com Goanet A-C-E! Arts ~ Culture ~ Entertainment
[Goanet] Derozio ... early Indo-Anglian poet
I've long wondered about the Indo-Anglian poet Henry Louis Vivian Derozio , one of the first in these parts to use that language. Thanks to initiatives like the Wikipedia, there is today more information available: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Louis_Vivian_Derozio QUOTE Henry Louis Vivian Derozio (18 April 1809 – 26 December 1831) was a fiery Indian teacher and poet. As a lecturer at the Hindu College of Calcutta, he invigorated a large group of students to think independently; this Young Bengal group played a key role in the Bengal renaissance. Derozio was generally considered an Anglo-Indian, being of mixed Portuguese descent, but he was fired by a patriotic spirit for his native Bengal, and considered himself Indian. UNQUOTE It's all the more amazing that he achieved so much while living till just the age of 22! Here's another quote: His father was a mixture of India and Portuguese and his mother was English. The Portuguese family name was originally DeRozario, but was changed by his father. Even though Portugal was a dominant colonial power in the Goa region of southwest India, several persons who shared that ancestry migrated to Calcutta and remain important to this day. http://home.alphalink.com.au/~agilbert/derozi~1.html Other tributes: Derozio still moves city Anglo-Indians http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata-/Derozio-still-moves-city-Anglo-Indians/articleshow/17902015.cms If you look at films like Bow Barracks Forever, you'd realise that a lot of people with typically Goan-sounding names are considered to be Anglo-Indian in parts of eastern India. Was wondering if Derozio had any Goan connection... any ideas? Btw, here's any interesting quote from the history of early colonialism: Father Thomas Stephens, who went to Goa in 1579, was the first Englishman to settle in India, and Anglo-Indian literature began with his letters, of no extrinsic value, to his father, which have been preserved by Purchas. Master Ralph Fitch, merchant of London, travelled in India and the east from 1583 to 1591, and his lively description of his adventures, preserved by Hakluyt and Purchas, was of the utmost value to those who sought to promote an English East India company. http://www.bartleby.com/224/1001.html -- Frederick Noronha Goa,1556 :: Books from Goa :: http://tiny.cc/goa1556
[Goanet] Ref: Old Konkani Records
Hello, Preserving Music can or must be done within Goa or India. Sigrid Pfeffer may have special passion for Konkani we all do the same but I understand that her love of Konkani music is more commercial than just passion for music or listening pleasure. If she just loved to listen to Konkani songs or just air them over German Radio would be understood as pure passion would be appreciated by Goans, however, releasing music CD's with old songs and selling them at £13.99 is a pure indication that Konkani music means business for her in those regions where she wants to introduce or broadcast music. My request to everyone is not to sell your old records to any outsider's with the hopes that Konkani will be kept alive. We must first keep Konkani alive in GOA and then move outside. I strongly feel that people who are outside Goa have more love for Konkani anyways than the new generation within Goa. Please do not misunderstand me, Im not against Sigrid nor about her commercial gains. All I'm trying to say is that her goal is not the same as the goals that all of us Goans have that is to keep Konkani alive. Dev Borem Korum Agnelo Message: 1 Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:16:00 +0100 From: Mariano Pereira mariano.pere...@gmx.net To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Subject: [Goanet] Ref: Old Konkani Records Message-ID: 20100319211600.245...@gmx.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Hi Jose, Thanks to Fred N it turned out the person looking out for Konkani Records is known to me and wants to have the records. Sigrid Pfeffer who works for a popular German Radio Station in Frankfurt is a great fan of Konkani Music. She wants to record the music on CD's and when done I would be glad to furnish you copy if you wish. Regards, mariano -- Sicherer, schneller und einfacher. Die aktuellen Internet-Browser - jetzt kostenlos herunterladen! http://portal.gmx.net/de/go/chbrowser _ The New Busy is not the old busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID27925::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:032010_3
Re: [Goanet] Tourist Visa for India
Hi Goanet, Anesimo has written that any tourist who has visited India on a tourist visa cannot visit India before 2 months. A person holding OCI or PIO does not have visit visa . He can stay in India as long as he can. What about him ? He also cannot enter before 2 months. Can anybody clarify ? Cesar
[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (23Mar10)
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[Goanet] Old Konkani records
Frederick Noronha wrote: Hi Eddie, I suspect that with MP3, there will be a quality loss, which would make the copies good enough for amateur listening, but not up to the quality they were originally produced in. That would be sad. --- Dear Frederick, I don't recall anybody specifically mentioning MP3. Why are you making assumptions about the eventual format? There are varying degrees of sampling for any process that decide the eventual resemblance to the original. And of course there will be a loss in analogue to digital transformation or even analogue to analogue. That is bound to be with any recording process - so what is your point? What is more important is that these recordings be salvaged and archived in some format. On a related note I have heard time and again that the All India Radio studios at Altinho have vast archives of original Konkani music on LPs that are going to seed due to non-use or misuse. As in any Government institution the process of accessing these archives is tedious. A collaborative effort between Konkani music lovers, AIR and sound recording experts could help salvage these treasures. Cheers! Cecil ===
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Re: [Goanet] win 'humbles' Obama.
viviana wrote: One small note - everyone with their feet in the USA has free access to health CARE, which is different from health INSURANCE. If you don't believe this I'll send you the name/email of my nephew in Texas who, on his FIRST day in the USA collapsed in church (exhaustion from the trip from Goa) - you can ask him what medical response was provided FOR FREE; he never even received a bill. Viviana, According to the CNN, medical bills are the cause for the majority of bankruptcy cases in the US. And most of these bankrupts HAD medical insurance. Here are some quotes: This year, an estimated 1.5 million Americans will declare bankruptcy. Many people may chalk up that misfortune to overspending or a lavish lifestyle, but a new study suggests that more than 60 percent of people who go bankrupt are actually capsized by medical bills. -snip- They concluded that 62.1 percent of the bankruptcies were medically related because the individuals either had more than $5,000 (or 10 percent of their pretax income) in medical bills, mortgaged their home to pay for medical bills, or lost significant income due to an illness. On average, medically bankrupt families had $17,943 in out-of-pocket expenses, including $26,971 for those who lacked insurance and $17,749 who had insurance at some point. -snip- Overall, three-quarters of the people with a medically-related bankruptcy had health insurance, they say. 'That was actually the predominant problem in patients in our study -- 78 percent of them had health insurance, but many of them were bankrupted anyway because there were gaps in their coverage like co-payments and deductibles and uncovered services,' says Woolhandler. Other people had private insurance but got so sick that they lost their job and lost their insurance. Here is the link to the article: http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/06/05/bankruptcy.medical.bills/ This is Obama's gift to the health insurance industry and has nothing to do with providing health care here in America. Check the stats - on the day the Senate signed this bill health insurance stocks skyrocketed to their highest levels EVER. Politicians will get rich(er) as a result of this boondoggle which, hopefully, will be repealed, and health care for the average American will change only for the worse. My in-laws in Texas also expect Obama to create death panels which will decide on who lives and who gets govt medical care. I see this as a positive outcome as these death panels will result in Govt job creation for US residents. Finally, I must salute Obama for the cherry on this health care cake. According to those who passed this law, this health care bill is actually going to save taxpayers money :-) MervynPerhapsitstimetoreturntotheUSLobo __ Yahoo! Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere on the web, and bookmark your favourite sites. Download it now http://ca.toolbar.yahoo.com.
[Goanet] Goa Chitra's Jazz and Visual Show Enthralls a Packed Audience
Goa Chitra’s Jazz and Visual Show Enthralls a Packed Audience Victor Hugo Gomes with his proud history of bringing great music to Goans treated jazz lovers to a delightful evening of music, mind blowing video arts and delicious dinner with a programme aptly titled “Come to Your Senses” at his museum, Goa Chitra in Benaulim. This show forms part of Goa Chitra’s ongoing series to showcase Goa’s brilliant artistes and raise funds for the museum. Photos: http://bit.ly/aE389O The highly talented Goa Jazz Junction with vocalist Yvonne Gonsalves, pianist Darryl Rodrigues, bass player Collin D’ Cruz, and drummer Lester Godinho complemented the German saxophonist Bernard Schmidt to present Goa’s jazz lovers with some well known and much loved favorites as well as some great Bossa including “The Girl from Ipanema” which Goans have adopted as their own. Yvonne captured the spirit of the songs but infused them with something of her own. Her daughter Sharon enchanted the audience with an impromptu performance and her smoky vocals. Collin’s exquisite guitar work, combined with the smooth, hot jazz of Bernard and the intricate piano work of Darryl helped to make this night in palm studded Benaulim, a magical one. South Goa’s doctor-troubadour Dr. Francisco Colaco was at his best when he showcased his Bossa Nova talent with Antonio Carlos Jobim’s “Agua de Beber”. Viktor Hugo Furiani, a visual arts jockey from France enhanced the ambiance of the star lit evening with spectacular visuals projected on a large screen that served as a background for Jazz Function and its cool rhythms. Another pre-dinner treat included a global fusion dance performance by the French dancer Marion Urban who perfected blended various global dance forms with yogic asanas and aided by Viktor Hugo’s funky background visuals gave a fluid, energetic show full of creative floorwork, strength and flexibility. Goans showed their love of music and support for Goa Chitra’s quest to preserve the rich heritage of this much loved state by their enthusiastic support of the membership drive that was launched earlier in the month by the Governor of Goa, His Excellency, Dr. S. S. Siddhu. The night ended with Goa Jazz Junction toasting Victor and Aldina Gomes and Goa Chitra, the repository of Goa’s heritage with the well known song by Ernestine Anderson “What a Difference a Day Makes” to a backdrop of gorgeous visuals of Goa’s spectacular scenery and its beautiful people which convinced the audience that there is no place like Goa! You could make a difference too by being a member and enjoying spectacular shows like this one! Goanet A-C-E! Arts ~ Culture ~ Entertainment
Re: [Goanet] win 'humbles' Obama.
Mervyn - Thank you for your response. I just can't figure out what it has to do with what I wrote? The fact remains that EVERYONE in the States has access to immediate health care, regardless of ability to pay; my nephew is only one example, I know many people who have the benefit of the best medical care in the world and they pay ZERO for it. ZERO ZILCH NADA NIENTE RIEN. So what's the point of putting a bureacracy between people and their physicians if not to get rich from it? Obama is in the pocket of the insurance industry or why would he want to force everyone in the country to buy insurance? Simple, HE AND HIS FRIENDS ARE GOING TO GET RICHER. Viv From: Mervyn Lobo mervynal...@yahoo.ca To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org Sent: Mon, March 22, 2010 6:04:52 PM Subject: Re: [Goanet] win 'humbles' Obama. viviana wrote: One small note - everyone with their feet in the USA has free access to health CARE, which is different from health INSURANCE. If you don't believe this I'll send you the name/email of my nephew in Texas who, on his FIRST day in the USA collapsed in church (exhaustion from the trip from Goa) - you can ask him what medical response was provided FOR FREE; he never even received a bill. Viviana, According to the CNN, medical bills are the cause for the majority of bankruptcy cases in the US. And most of these bankrupts HAD medical insurance. Here are some quotes: This year, an estimated 1.5 million Americans will declare bankruptcy. Many people may chalk up that misfortune to overspending or a lavish lifestyle, but a new study suggests that more than 60 percent of people who go bankrupt are actually capsized by medical bills. -snip- They concluded that 62.1 percent of the bankruptcies were medically related because the individuals either had more than $5,000 (or 10 percent of their pretax income) in medical bills, mortgaged their home to pay for medical bills, or lost significant income due to an illness. On average, medically bankrupt families had $17,943 in out-of-pocket expenses, including $26,971 for those who lacked insurance and $17,749 who had insurance at some point. -snip- Overall, three-quarters of the people with a medically-related bankruptcy had health insurance, they say. 'That was actually the predominant problem in patients in our study -- 78 percent of them had health insurance, but many of them were bankrupted anyway because there were gaps in their coverage like co-payments and deductibles and uncovered services,' says Woolhandler. Other people had private insurance but got so sick that they lost their job and lost their insurance. Here is the link to the article: http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/06/05/bankruptcy.medical.bills/ This is Obama's gift to the health insurance industry and has nothing to do with providing health care here in America. Check the stats - on the day the Senate signed this bill health insurance stocks skyrocketed to their highest levels EVER. Politicians will get rich(er) as a result of this boondoggle which, hopefully, will be repealed, and health care for the average American will change only for the worse. My in-laws in Texas also expect Obama to create death panels which will decide on who lives and who gets govt medical care. I see this as a positive outcome as these death panels will result in Govt job creation for US residents. Finally, I must salute Obama for the cherry on this health care cake. According to those who passed this law, this health care bill is actually going to save taxpayers money :-) MervynPerhapsitstimetoreturntotheUSLobo __ Yahoo! Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere on the web, and bookmark your favourite sites. Download it now http://ca.toolbar.yahoo.com.
Re: [Goanet] Talking Photo: Pl re-visit this pic
To Goanet - JoeGoaUk joego...@yahoo.co.uk writes: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dirtypanjim4/4451576196/ Dear Joe, Thank you for forwarding this to me and pointing me to the comments. We should have all the ghatis in Saligao deposit the products of their metabolism every morning at Admin Frederick Noronha's door just as Admin Noronha sits down for breakfast. He, we can be sure, will view these very human urges with relish. I am also curious - what does Admin Noronha do when his bladder calls on him for su-su? Irrigate his own living room with his very human urge? If not, why not? Compassion peacocks like Admin Noronha are hypocrites. It is public space, after all, so it is okay for the ghatis to muck it up. Same thing with Goa. It is no skin off Admin Noronha's back if ghatis defecate all over it. As long as Admin Noronha's house is kept off limits. Or maybe not - we don't know the answer to the question above, as regards Admin Noronha's habits of micturition. Regards, r habits of micturitionh
